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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.51, 13.12 and 7.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.51, 13.12 and 7.46 is: 10.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.51 : 13.12 = 7.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.51/13.12 = 7.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.51x = 13.12 × 7.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.51x = 97.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97.84/9.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10.29

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